About the Destination:
Go for a scintillating bike ride in the surrounding areas of Sirsi where waterfalls, unique rock formations and ancient temples are waiting to be explored.
Description:
Begin at night around 9:30 pm for an overnight journey to Sirsi by road. Reach Sirsi early next morning and check into a hotel for freshening up and having breakfast. You will then commence your cycling tour at 8:30 am and will cover approximately 50 kms to Yellapur. The total distance covered will be your choice with a maximum of 120 kms. En route you will cross Sahasralinga before reaching Ganeshpal for the lunch,post which you will be taken to Yellapur by vehicle and will arrive there just in time for tea before heading to Magodu Falls on your cycle. You will also get to watch the sunset at Jenukallu Gaddu from where you would again board the vehicle to head back to Sirsi. Dinner would be served in the hotel and you would then retire for the night.
The next day starts in the early hours around 7 am when you have breakfast and then leave for a bike ride to Yana. You would pass by an old temple in Manjuguni before arriving at Yana for lunch at around 1 pm. The return journey to Sirsi is by a vehicle and you would then visit the Marikamba temple located nearby. Leave for Bangalore in the evening, stop at Shimoga for dinner, and reach the city by midnight and get dropped to your place.
Duration: 2 days
Difficulty level: Moderate

About the Activity:Dandeli, a gorgeous terrain for nature enthusiasts presents itself as a playground for adventure sports such as mountain biking. On this day of riding with specially adapted mountain bikes, you’re faced with rough terrains suitable for the activity. Test your skills and maneuvering techniques. A well-informed guide will accompany you. Along the way engage in conversations to learn more about the region’s flora and fauna. The ride guarantees not a single dull moment, keeps you on alert at all times, and is thoroughly enjoyable.
Your pick up will be from Dandeli town around 8.30 AM. You’ll have a 40 minute road drive to Ganesh Gudi (40km), which is the starting point. Over the next 2 hours you can go riding on bikes adept for rough mountainous terrains. Depending on your willfulness, rides can be for a distance of 7 – 14km.

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